Sign in, snag a donut and coffee, check out the displays, and visit with friends, old and new.

Reports, elections and small group discussions.

Welcome from Emily Hornback, Staff Director

Rising Star and Worley Awards

Turning Over a New Leaf: The Many Faces of Homegrown Prosperity — Panel Discussion
with Kathryn Bedell, Jose Chavez, Mona Highline, and more

Under the Canopy: Capitol Confidential

Join our state capitol liaison Sol Malick for an in-depth look at the outcomes of the 2019 legislative session. And looking ahead we’ll discuss our Alliance’s recently debuted Legislative Scorecard as well as a look ahead for next year.

ARTivism: Growing Our Creative Toolkit

Throughout the history of social movements, art and the creative process have played a central role in inspiring and manifesting social change. From music to theatre to posters and more, creative tools can be a key ingredient to any campaign. Come learn some basic creative tools to integrate into campaign planning and discuss how we can use them in our Alliance’s collective work.

Under the Canopy: Capitol Confidential

From Sprouts to Trees: The Youth Voter Initiative

Join interns of the Western Slope Youth Voter Initiative as they debut their Rural Youth Issues report. They’ll also share some of what they’ve learned in their first forays into grassroots democracy.

Cultivating Climate Leaders

The first in a series of workshops on the intersection between public lands management and climate change. Learn how to be a confident and effective spokesperson to influence decision-makers. Facilitated with staff from the Wilderness Society.

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